SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FRAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Mysterious

Fun

Interesting

Enigmatic

Aromatic

Correct answer:

Aromatic

Explanation:

"Fragrant" means having a pleasant or sweet smell. "Aromatic," which means having a pleasant or distinct smell, is the best synonym of "fragrant."

Incorrect Answers:

"Fun" means lighthearted pleasure.

"Interesting" involves arousing curiosity or interest.

"Enigmatic" describes something that is difficult to understand.

"Mysterious" also describes something that is difficult to understand, and is a synonym of "enigmatic."

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Morbid

Beautiful

Average

Distasteful

Horrible

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Elegant" means pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance. "Beautiful," which means pleasing the senses or mind, is the best synonym of "elegant."

Incorrect Answers:

"Horrible" means very unpleasant

"Distasteful" also means unpleasant, and is a synonym of "horrible."

"Morbid" involves a fascination with death.

"Average" means the usual standard.

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